The Income Generating Program
Virlanie Foundation finds ever more ingenious ways to enhance its children's creative talents as well as develop their concentration, discipline, maturity, understanding of the requirements of honest work and the value of money.
The Income Generating Program IGP was started in 2003 with just this purpose. The program also equips them with the skills and techniques needed to express their own ideas. More over they learn teamwork, focus and responsibility. Some of the activities also involve young mothers and some parents.
The children gain pride and self-esteem for the work that they do. When you buy from Virlanie, you support marginalized children and families. Your purchases empower them and helps them become self sufficient and contributing, productive members of society.
Mindful of the delicate balance between learning, play and work, the activities strictly adhere to regulations of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The children taking part work work a maximum of six hours a week on the different activities. Partner communities who work with children assign trained social workers to supervise production.
Hand-painted t-shirts
This project is specific to the Drop-In Center, one of Virlanie’s homes for young children. Serving as a creative outlet for children adjusting to a new environment, the children are taught by a local artist how to paint, choose good color combinations, and execute proper brush strokes.
To encourage their participation and foster their Education, the children can imagine, propose and create new designs. Most focus on Filipino way of life : Jeepney, animals, children games… For 2012, a new line of t-shirts will be soon available. The children paint the shirts themselves. A large variety of t-shirts (size, color, type, shape) is available - no two are the same. That’s the uniqueness of hand-painted shirts! Moreover, the paintings are durable and can withstand washing. The children can also customized t-shirts.
Pricing:
- baby T-shirt : 200 PHP
- child T-shirt : 250 PHP
- adult T-shirt : 270 to 320 PHP
Eco-jewelry
The girls and young women living in Elizabeth Home and in Mother and Child Home are trained to make jewelry from recycled paper and other materials. The project develops their entrepreneurial skills including crafting products, marketing and selling them.
As in past years, new items and designs have been created to increase the variety of colors and prices. Bracelets, necklaces and earrings are available in many colors and materials: magazine paper, beads, bottle caps…
Pricing:
- from 50 PHP only
Hand-crafted bags from recycled flour sacks
In 2011, Virlanie started a new project with the beneficiaries of Virlanie’s Open Day Center (ODC) in Quiapo. The parents of the children in ODC are taught to make bags from used flour sacks donated by Ad’laine Bakery. The project's aim is that an entire family be self-sufficient after careful training.
These bags can be hand-painted in Drop-in Center. Custom-painted designs are possible.
Pricing:
- Big shopping bag : 60 PHP only
- Shoe bag : 50 PHP only
Three ways to buy our products:
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Virlanie office :
Our products can be bought direct from Virlanie Foundation - 4055 Yague Street, Makati. Please contact IGP coordinator Alexis, to arrange a visit.
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Markets and bazaars :
Virlanie also holds a booth at different places during the year. Contact the IGP coordinator to check our presence.
- Every two weeks at Mara’s Organic Market in Legaspi Village, Makati City (7am to 2pm).
Next dates: May 6 & 20, June 3 & 17...
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Online purchase
Products can also be ordered by email via the IGP coordinator. Delivery time is 1-2 months depending on the size of the order. The products can be collected from Virlanie or delivered. Shipping charges (domestic or international) are paid by the purchaser.
Contact:
Mr. Alexis Walbecq
Income Generating Program Coordinator
E-mail: igpvirlanie@gmail.com
Office phone: +63 2 895 5260
Download the IGP brochure here.
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